Job Requirements: Thread must be 35 posts long. 300 words per post. defeat the boss and steal the legendary sword, Raiku, that he is wielding and take it back to the museum owner. Must Roll monster dice atleast 6 times. Boss will automatically appear after 30 posts if not rolled yet.

Job Location: Labyrinth of Mystery

Job Description: Legend tells of a swordsman by the name of Himura Mihawk, who was known throughout Fiore for his master swordsmanship and intellect in battle. He, along with his sword Raiku, were rumored to have cut up more than a thousand enemies, and save more than a thousand lives. Testing his limits, Himura had went into the Labyrinth of mystery, but never came out.

Residing in Magnolia, A museum owner(name is up to you) has tasked you with going into the labyrinth and finding the mythical weapon Raiku so that he may set it on display for various onlookers, and in exchange he will pay you in jewels. Little does he know, the maze is teeming with dangerous demons and guardians that "deal" with intruders, and the labyrinth is so huge that you could get lost in it forever. Try to make it out alive if you can!

Enemies:

Weak: Lost Demons x4: (C-Rank, Non-Wizard; demons found wandering inside the labyrinth, never being able to find there way out. They deal C-Rank physical damage. They take 4 hits of C-rank Damage to down each.[description of demons are up to you.])

Normal: Swordsman x5: (B-Rank, Non-wizard; These swordsman have all heard of the tale of the legendary sword Raiku, so they embarked on a quest inside the labyrinth to obtain it, with some having been searching for days, and others weeks on end. Be weary though, because these are not just clumsy swordsman. They are experts at the way of the sword, and are very fast in speed and reflexes. With there swords, they will strike you for B-Rank damage. They take 3 hits of B-Rank damage to down each.)

Strong: Labyrinth Guardians x2: (B-Rank, Wizard; These Monsters have roamed around the Labyrinth for hundreds of years, acting as guardians who keep out humans from trying to scope out the labyrinth. they use crystal-make magic by launching crystal shards out of there left hand that deal B-rank damage. There right arm is infused with an Axe that have the qualities of a crystal, and it deals B-Rank physical Damage. They take 7 hits of B-rank damage to down each.)

Spoiler:

Boss: Sacred Guardian Kenpachi: (A-Rank, Wizard; This monster has mysteriously been residing inside of the labyrinth for centuries on end, and claims it as his home. Just like the other guardians, Kenpachi does not like humans, and will attempt to kill any of them he finds walking in his labyrinth. In fact, he was the very being that killed Himura, taking his sword Raiku and using it as his own. Along with the decades of sword practice he has had, Kenpachi uses lightning-make magic, and he will often launch thunderbolts at you for B-Rank damage, and he can also make various weapons out of his lightning that will cause B-Rank damage. He can also make a shield out of lightning that ignores all D-Rank damage, and any one who makes any kind of physical contact with the shield will be knocked back a few yards for B-Ranked damage, due to the lightning. The shield takes 4 B-Rank hits to destroy, and Kenpachi cannot make another one for 5 posts. His sword, Raiku is coated with lightning that adds to it's strength, and will deal A-Rank physical Damage. He takes 15 hits of B-Rank damage to down.)

Elyx and Ignite this time had to go with a partner, or at least, an experienced mage as well. Two people minimum for this job for some special reason. It didn't make sense to the boy on why he would need to go with anyone else but the familiar on his right side. They just needed to find a weapon and bring it into a museum, with his skills in detection and analysis, he might not even need Ignite. Then again, the She Phoenix can light up the maze as they were traveling, so maybe it was best he brought her along, provided she did not stupid like the last time they went to the desert, they will be fine.

This weapon according to the owner could cut up all enemies. I wonder why the owner would not search for professional help on find this instead of asking the wizards in the guilds. Elyx said as he tilted his head to the side. It was not just Black Rose this time that had a job to do, it was a race between all of the guilds to get this weapon. For weapon like this, the jewel reward was sure to be plentiful.

Well maybe there are dangers in the maze and he couldn't pay for both profesionals and wizards. Ignite explained as she snatched the paper from the boy and scanned it for herself. The jewel reward is high, but not high enough to hire both at the same time I would say.

Well, whatever the case, we need to bounce before any of the other guilds get their hands on it first. That would not work out at all if we ended up fighting one of them. Elyx said as he began to run out of the guild center square and into the forest, setting off towards the Labyrinth without even planning on seeing the client. Ignite followed up right behind him, keeping up with his pace since Elyx was not running at full speed.

Pein was running through the trees in the forest together with his demon pet. The sky was getting darker and darker the deeper he was running. They were nearing the cursed lands. These lands were a place where darkness rules. Where demons could walk out during the day without the worry of priests coming after them to kill them. But they would be mistaken on this day. As pein arrived to the cursed lands. He was a self-proclaimed bounty hunter and exorcist. Even if he was half demon he knew how he could slay them and how he needs to hunt them. This time he had to hunt for a legendary weapon. It’s the first time he had to hunt for an item instead of a person. But still it could prove fun as they were going to the labyrinth. As long as he could kill some demons he would have fun.

Sadly he needed another partner for this job as his partner hikari was gone on a another job. He was kinda irritated that he had to go on the job with some random dude he never had worked with. Ofcourse it could be a girl to. Not that thwt would matter he only needed his team leader anyway. He sat down on a branch to scout the area before he was going to jump down to the entrance of the labyrinth. It was good he did as he was hearing food steps comin from deep in the forest. His cat ears twisted to the right as he saw a man and a girl who was half something running to them. Pein smelled the air to try to determine what that girl was. He smelled something fiery and bird. Hmm interesting lets meet up with them. He jumped down and his pet followed him even if she was giving a bad look behind him.

Elyx was having so much fun as he was slicing his way through the monsters as he traveled through the forest at the best of speeds now. He had his legendary Knight Iris deflect all incoming Earth magic attacks headed for him. Meanwhile, Elyx was running right behind him as he continued to use Mystic Knight Iris to instantly cut through the forest monsters. She used to remember when they were actually threats when they were both Rank C, or when Elyx was C rather. She reserved her fire for later, she knew full well that once they go in the maze, they are going to need light. They were on the Cursed Lands territory after all, they were using her fire for light. That, and Elyx had his Rose petal orb, which casts out light.

Finally, the violinist stopped in his tracks after he could no longer sense anymore monsters near him. Still, he did not let go of his blades, something around them was near them. Ignite... Stay on guard... Elyx ordered as he gripped the two blades in his palms, it there was someone watching them. He knew this because of Wind Lerale extended reach, when someone is watching him from behind or from any place where he could not see them, his speed and awareness increase. When he felt this increase, he knew that there was someone around... Possibly more.

Want me to scope out the scene? I could track whoever it is instantly. Ignite explained as she put out her right palm, a ball of fire revealing itself. Elyx shook his head with disapproval, denying her of any attempts of burning down this whole forest just to extract a person. No, just hold on to my Regular Knight Iris with me, it will protect you from any attacks that try to affect your body from the inside in any sort of way. Elyx explained as he put out Knight Iris so Ignite could feel it in her palms. With the both of them holding onto the weapon, they were now slowing their pace to a walking one.

If they want to attack, they would have to attack from the outside, from there, we confront them. Elyx explained as they continued to walk, but the curious She Phoenix tilted her head to the side with question. Her light orange eyes glowed in the dark as well, and they clearly have innocence in them. What if they are just watching us? Or want to talk to us? Should we go over and check at least? Ignite asked as she put her other hand behind her back. Besides, you do need a partner, and technically, I'm not one. I'm considered a familiar according to the Magic Council anyways.

That's just a fancy way of saying pet Ignite, and you might as well be considered a mage. Hell, I think you might be stronger than I may be. The violinist replied before looking back over his shoulder one time. No mages in sight based on what he could see. But the other mages, say that person was not alone. If they have a partner already, they might try to use us as guides. We can't risk that and lose the rewards. With that, the both of them continued to walk towards the labyrinth.

Pein walked closer to the two persons who were suddenly acted pretty strange. They were looking around and both were holding the same weapon in there hands. Pein tilted his head slightly and gained a questioning look on his face. I don’t know why there doing it but maybe they didn’t hear me. Pein walked faster to them while his cape was blowing because of the wind. He stopped near a tree and laid his hand on it. “Hai you there. You seem like a normal person. Are you here for that item retrieval job to? Put that weapon down tough I am just a normal guy. I am pein der katze by the way.”, pein said calm while he laid his katana on the ground and showed his hands. Trying to convince the fiery girl and the brown haired guy that he was no threat.

Because he was so busy trying to confince them that he was no threat that it was possible for a lower demon to sneak up on him. at the moment he finaly noticed a weak spot of demonic energy behind him it was already to late. I gues that was the good part of being a lesser demon they were harder to spot with there low energy. It was a dog that was walking on its two legs and had a more dog human face ready to strike.

A loud sound of a engine was heard as a sudden chainsaw sword was cutting up the demon in half. Blood splatted on pein ass the demon was being cut open before it exploded in a shadow energy before it blew away. A cat demon girl was standing behind it. her very little armor and clothing she was wearing was brightly light up in the darkness. Her Long red scarf was waving in the wind as she laid her sword on her shoulder. “You dumbass human letting you be eaten by a low dog rat. How stupid can you be. Oh hai there pesky human and bird creature I am avery gate keeper of nekomotania”, she said honely laughing. “Former gate keeper. Your my pet now and be more nice to them.”, Pein said annoyed as he pressed the button on the bracelet on his arm. avery was shocked slightly. “but thanks for the save tough that’s why its only a small shock. Anyway lets start this job shall we.”, he said energetic to his presumed job partners.

The two of them continued to walk cautiously through the forest until Elyx turned his head around, and there he saw someone. Just to make sure, he put out the Rose Petal Orb to cast light in the path, and he was able to confirm that a being was there. The violinist pulled the Knight Iris in his and Ignites hand and unsheathed his other blade as well. It turned out he unsheathed both weapons when the being was at a tree, any further than that tree will be seen as a threat. Elyx had Regular Knight Iris in his left hand while Mystic Knight Iris was in his right, dual-wielding. That's far enough! Elyx warned with caution behind his voice, scared that this may be an attacker. Normally, he was not so hostile, but when it came to the night and the fact that someone was following him, it was only natural for him to be hostile.

Ignited turned her back around as well before she placed two spheres of fire in her hands, one per hand. The being did not move from where he was, giving the violinist and She Phoenix no reason to attack them. Pein huh. Elyx answered as this Pein person put down his katana, making no attempt to spark a fight. The violinist sheathed his blades into their carriers slow, Ignite no longer burning her fire either. Wind Lerale extended reach was still triggering though. Just in case there was an ambush, the boy was ready to summon his Violin. Yes, we are looking for it. You must be a mage if you know about it to... But... My magic is telling me that you're not alone however.

Suddenly, Elyx heard a chainsaw sound come from the side as some weird being was being sliced through. When it came to bloody sights, Elyx and Ignite had seen worse. Though he tends to act innocent in the daytime, blood was just something that the two of them became used to. From behind the body was another being. Was Elyx the only pure-blooded human here? From there, she began to rudely bring herself into the conversation. Ignite did not appreciate that very much, a quick retort came out of her mouth. Nekomotania? That sounds like a name from a trashy cartoon. Ignite retorted as she crossed her arms. Elyx's eyes shot up with shock as he put he put his right arm over her stomach so she could not move forward. Easy Ignite, don't bring out the claws. Elyx said before turning his head over to the two newcomers. You introduced yourself as Pein. My name is Elyx, Elyx Reiaki of the Bounty Hunting guild, Black Rose. Yes, I am looking for the legendary sword.

Pein looked at the man as he introduced himself as member of black rose. Ah he was from the bounty hunter guild. Funny that he would do a job with would may have been a guild member of his if they would have been founded before he joined sabertooth. He seemed a capable man being nice but still firm to his pet after she was a bit rude. I think this job won’t be a problem if they go along. They better start moving before more demons would show up in the forest. Those lands were known for their endless stream of beasts pouring in and attacking everything they see.

“Alright then you’re my job partner. We should get moving before we are jumped again. It would be bad if we would be tired before we even start the job wouldn’t it be. I guess we should head more to the north now I can see ruins over there that are probably the entrance to the labyrinth. We should lay some rules out before we enter tough. Let’s not engage anything head on. I always observe a bit so we may find out some weaknesses be. But lets move for now.”, pein said on a calm but authority tone and points to the north direction.

He walked further trough the forest and noticed the differences in landscape. The trees were getting thinner and less frequent and the sky was more visible now. Here and there small parts of walls were still standing straight. Till they had to pass a bush and some very large trees. Pein struggled a bit to get trough but was startled by the view. In front of them was a huge drop deep into the earth. With a very big maze laying spread out in there vision. The maze didn’t seem to end and you couldn’t even see anything on the other side only darkness. They had to venture in to there and find the sword. Pein swallowed a bit. Hopefully they’ll find the way back out of it.

Ignite and I have two sources of light to help us when we are going through this sort of thing. Elyx said as he looked into his pocket to bring out the Rose Petal Orb. With this, it shined brightly when he placed it through the entrance of the dark maze. This is the Rose Petal Orb. I don't know what it was doing, laying down onto the ground, but I know it's not going to be useless to us. It casts out light for us to see, but this would be the secondary source of light. Elyx explained as he placed the Orb back into his pocket. The boy knew that there was a better source for light, Ignite Rosella herself. She placed out a ball of fire for the whole group to see. I use fire, which so happens to cast out light. My body itself will light up the room we are in, we should be able to see our way through provided I'm with you. The She Phoenix said before she looked over to Elyx, a taunting smile on her face. So you better treat me nicely now.

With that, Elyx and Ignite looked over to Pein and Avery. If we see a monster, in there first, it probably won't see us. If we hear a roar though, careful, it probably means we have been spotted. It's more likely that we will hear an enemy that has seen us rather than see it. The boy explained before he looked over to Ignite. The both of them nodded their heads once, slowly and sure of what the She Phoenix was to do now. We should go in. I'll light up the place inside to see if there is anything. She said to the group as she placed her palm into the maze, nothing in sight so far from what anyone can see. Looks good to me... Lets go in.

From that point, Ignite went in first, Elyx following behind with both of his swords at his hands. He didn't confirm if the others were going to follow, his instincts relying on the fact that they should. Still though, they might run things differently, that was proven when Pein said he didn't go for things head-on. That was confirmed with their encounter after all.

Elyx was explaining how he and the girl had light sources to light up the labyrinth so that they could see the environment and call any traps or enemies. Pein was impressed that the girl could make fire so easy and also so bright. The man seemed very prepared with a lantern he had so he also could see. He kicked the ground a bit as he sighed a little bit. It seemed the man didn’t really know that cats could see in any darkness. Anyway he wouldn’t break the man down for that he at least tried to help in the job.

“well cat’s don’t really need to see in the dark. But I think I have a plan. You and your partner can lure the monsters to you while I hide more in the darkness and come help when they attack you. That way I also can check if there are any reinforcements or if they attack you in the back.”, pein said while he walked behind the elyx. He probably heard it as he went a bit faster forward into the labyrinth checking if it was safe.

Pein muffled his footsteps and tried to be quiet as he could. He was going to become the shadow of the mage in front of him. they wouldn’t know he was there not would they see avery. The perfect sneak attack was set up. They were walking through the labyrinth. The walls were old and covered in growing plants. They were tested by the test of time but the walls were still standing firm as the day they were build. Some cracks could sometimes be seen but nothing too bad. A muffled Scream was sometimes heard deeper into the labyrinth. As he was thinking what kind of beast the sound could come from around one of the corners. If he was correct there were 10 creatures coming there way. Based on the sound and rhythm of the walking.

“elyx prepare yourself there enemies on the right.”, pein whispered as he calmly unsheathed his sword and went to take cover against the wall making him completely blend in with the environment to attack the unsuspected beasts.

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You're outnumbered... Put all weapons down if and leave quietly. A small voice ordered as Ignite then stepped on front of the group to reveal what voice would even say such a thing. Elyx kept his swords by his side, ignoring the threat that they have received. This was not the first time someone has tried to play the number game card on him. The Soul job was definitely a good example of this, Panic was another one where it was just him against almost five-hundred zombies. That was quite a fun time for him, meanwhile, Ignite was knocked out while another wave of enemies and the Tyrant came along. These five men meant nothing to Elyx. In fact, he was unable to sense any magic flow in them. Instead of obeying what one of the swordsmen ordered for the group to do, the boy just walked forward ahead of the group. A metal click could be heard from one of the five men ahead of them.

Stay back! This is your final warning! He exclaimed as the voice echoed throughout the cave, but the warning was ignored, but not completely. At least it obtained a response at the end of it. You should really learn to keep your mouth shut. At least lower the volume down, you will attract more enemies if you keep at what you are doing. The violinist explained calmly before turning his head back to the three in his own group. Get as far from me as possible, this might hurt a little if you don't. Elyx said to them before he locked his eyes forward onto the group of men once again.

By doing this, he knew that there would be no light for him to see with since Ignite was going to be the one that gave him light. The other two should be fine provided what Pein said was true about them seeing in the dark. Elyx was the human with Wind Magic, there was no hope for him seeing. The torches of the men in front of him may help, but not by a lot. That's where his Artifact weapon came in, it used light magic for one of it's abilities. Lets see how well it might work, hopefully the rest of his party evacuated. Well, at least he knew Ignite would, the She-Phoenix was full-well aware of what he was capable of.

That's it! One of the men yelled as he zipped as fast as a Non-Wizard can zip. Elyx could see the attack coming from a mile away, the speed behind the blow was not too fast, but a sword in his hands would be enough to inflict some real damage. The boy wasted no time to use Mystic Knight Iris's effect, which lifted his body into the air quickly, giving the illusion of flight. The Artifact Sword glowed with soft silky white light as the boy held it, ready to swing. The 5 men were in the 45 meter range of the ability, hopefully his allies weren't. The boy swung the blade to the side like a composer for an Orchestra, and a giant wave of white light shot through the ruins, inflicting B rank damage to all of the men in the opposing side of him, all of their weapons also detached from their hands as well due to the devastating blow causing heavy knockback. That was just simple one attack. I recommend you pick up your swords quickly if you want to continue this fight, or you can be wise and leave. Elyx explained as he walked forward once again, his steps light and delicate since he flattened out his feet, not plastered them. The choice is yours. It's honestly nothing personal, but you are in the way of what a Bounty Hunter is looking for.